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lex93854
lex93854

This occured during a lengthy dry spell so I'm unsure if it is herpes, although I've looked it up a bit.

I have a single smooth blister like spot at the base of my penis. It feels itchy when touched, and sometimes it swells/turns purple and becomes slightly painful (only for a couple of hours/days then it gets back to normal).

I'm concerned it might be herpes, although god knows how I could have gotten it without having sex for so long. I've read that the "initial outbreak" is much more intense. But I've experienced nothing like that, only this thing that I've had for about 2 months now.

Any idea what it might be before I have enough and visit a GP?

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  • FelizCastus
    FelizCastus lex93854

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    Not herpes. Herpes doesn't flare up and calm down like that, nor would it persist for two months. Not sure what it is, though, so best to get it checked out, but no need to worry that it's herpes.

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